Endings Overview
Silent Hill F features 5 unique endings that players can unlock across multiple playthroughs. Each ending provides a different conclusion to the story, with most requiring specific actions and choices throughout your journey. Understanding the requirements is crucial for experiencing all narrative outcomes.
Quick Reference
- 1 ending available on first playthrough
- 4 additional endings unlock in New Game+
- Red Capsules block most alternative endings
- Sacred Sword choices determine multiple outcomes
- Strategic saves allow all endings in 3 playthroughs
Complete Ending Guide
Ending 1: "Coming Home to Roost"
Availability: First Playthrough (Default)
Requirements: Complete the game normally
This is the standard conclusion that all players will experience on their initial playthrough. No special requirements or choices are needed - simply progress through the story to its natural conclusion.
Note: This ending serves as the foundation for understanding the game's core narrative before exploring alternative outcomes.
Ending 2: "Fox's Wedding"
Availability: New Game+ Required
Critical Requirements:
- Avoid using any Red Capsules throughout the playthrough
- Either purify the Sacred Sword OR completely avoid taking it
- Collect the Agura no Hotei-Sama item
This ending focuses on purification and spiritual cleansing. The choice regarding the Sacred Sword is pivotal - you must either cleanse it of its corruption or reject its power entirely.
Strategy Tip: The Agura no Hotei-Sama is a missable collectible, so ensure you locate it during your exploration.
Ending 3: "The Fox Wets Its Tail"
Availability: New Game+ Required
Critical Requirements:
- Avoid using any Red Capsules throughout the playthrough
- Acquire the Sacred Sword
- Do NOT purify the Sacred Sword (keep it corrupted)
This darker path involves embracing the Sacred Sword's corrupted power rather than cleansing it. The contrast with Ending 2 demonstrates the game's focus on moral choices and their consequences.
Warning: This ending explores themes of corruption and power at a cost.
Ending 4: "Ebisugaoka in Silence"
Availability: New Game+2 Required (Third Playthrough)
Critical Requirements:
- Complete at least 2 full endings in previous playthroughs
- Avoid using any Red Capsules throughout the playthrough
- Purify the Sacred Sword
- Offer the Brooch to the Ancient Jizo Statue
The most complex ending to unlock, requiring significant progression through the game's multiple narrative paths. This conclusion represents a deeper understanding of the story's spiritual elements.
Key Detail: The Brooch offering is a specific ritual action that must be performed at the correct location.
Ending 5: "The Great Space Invasion!" (UFO Ending)
Availability: New Game+ Required
Critical Requirements (All Must Be Completed):
- Listen to the UFO Radio Broadcast
- Read all 3 "The Great Space Invasion" Movie Posters in correct sequence
- Read "The Great Space Invasion" Movie Review
Silent Hill F's signature joke ending follows the series tradition of including a humorous UFO-themed conclusion. This lighthearted alternative provides comic relief from the game's intense horror atmosphere.
Collection Note: The movie posters must be read in the proper order - random discovery won't trigger the ending.
Optimal Playthrough Strategy
3-Playthrough Method (Recommended)
Playthrough 1: First Experience
- Play naturally to experience "Coming Home to Roost"
- Focus on learning the game mechanics and story
- Note locations of important items for future runs
Playthrough 2: Multiple Endings Setup
- Avoid Red Capsules completely
- Create a manual save before Sacred Sword decisions
- Use save manipulation to unlock both Ending 2 and 3
- Collect UFO ending requirements simultaneously
Playthrough 3: Final Ending
- Focus on Ending 4 requirements
- Ensure you have completed 2+ previous endings
- Purify Sacred Sword and offer Brooch to Jizo Statue
Critical Tips & Warnings
⚠️ Red Capsules Warning
Using Red Capsules will lock you out of most alternative endings. Only use them if you're specifically aiming for the default ending or already have the others unlocked.
Essential Tips
- Manual Saves: Create multiple save files before major decisions
- Item Tracking: Keep notes on collectible locations for efficiency
- Sacred Sword: This item is central to 3 different endings
- UFO Requirements: Can be completed alongside other ending paths
- Sequence Matters: Some items must be interacted with in specific orders
Completion Benefits
Experiencing all endings provides:
- Complete understanding of the game's narrative themes
- Access to ending-specific achievements/trophies
- Unlocked content for subsequent playthroughs
- Different perspectives on character motivations